Research Summaries

Research Summary
Research Summary
03/18/2025
Kate Young
A new randomized clinical trial found that psilocybin therapy reduced symptoms of depression in frontline clinicians affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, with effects lasting up to 6 months.
03/18/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
03/04/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A recent study examined how prior SARS-CoV-2 vaccination influences innate and adaptive immune responses in breakthrough infections, revealing distinct immune activation patterns.
03/04/2025
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
03/03/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
This respiratory health update covers rising influenza deaths, the spread of new SARS-CoV-2 variants, shifting reinfection patterns, and cardiovascular risks in children
03/03/2025
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
02/20/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
In this respiratory diseases roundup, researchers examine COVID-19 protection, hospitalization rates, long COVID predictors, and rare disease mortality risks.
02/20/2025
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
02/04/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
In this respiratory disease roundup, experts examine the rising cases of human metapneumovirus in China, new research on COVID-19’s long-term effects on kidney function, the effectiveness of...
02/04/2025
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
01/13/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
In this respiratory disease roundup, experts discuss the rising concerns over new cases of avian influenza in young people, the FDA's emergency approval of pemivibart monoclonal antibody for COVID-19, the...
01/13/2025
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
01/13/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
This respiratory health roundup highlights the emerging links between lung and brain health in long COVID, rising avian flu cases in humans and animals, additional insights into the lasting health impacts...
01/13/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
01/07/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A new study finds similar in-hospital mortality rates for health care-associated COVID-19 and influenza, highlighting the ongoing clinical burden of both diseases in hospitalized patients.
01/07/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
01/02/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A large cohort study from the Czech Republic suggests that molnupiravir reduced both all-cause and COVID-19-related mortality in adult patients during the Omicron outbreak.
01/02/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
12/20/2024
Miranda Manier, BA
In a study of more than 600,000 pediatric patients, researchers found a higher risk of type 2 diabetes within 6 months of a COVID-19 diagnosis compared with other respiratory infections, especially among...
12/20/2024